WATCH: Matric class of 2024 is raring to go
It is possible for you to not merely pass Grade 12 but to pass with an academic achievement you can be proud of. All the best to every matriculant.
As hundreds of thousands of matric pupils are expected to sit for their National Senior Certificate final examination, Boksburg schools wish them well in their exams.
The NSC exams start on October 21 when candidates sit for English paper 3 and Afrikaans paper 3. The last paper will be written on November 27.
There are just over 732 400 full-time candidates and 136 195 part-time candidates in the public system alone registered to sit for the NSC exams across 6 909 centres nationwide, according to the department.
As the academic year draws to a close and the matric class of 2024 begins their exams, this publication visited some of the local schools to find out about the learner’s state of readiness to tackle their exams.
Here is what they had to say:
In their own words…
Top 10 study tips
The department shared the following study tips:
• Have all your materials ready before you begin studying – such as your pencils, pens, highlighters and paper.
• Be positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the information you are learning by reminding yourself how important it is to remember the work and get the marks.
• Take a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate your learning. You’ll be surprised at how much more you take in after being outside in the fresh air.
• Break up your learning sections into manageable parts. Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.
• Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.
• Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen. It might feel strange at first, but it is worth reading your revision notes aloud.
• Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them whenever you can.
• Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
• Repetition is the key to retaining information you have to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
• Sleeping at least eight hours every night, eating properly and drinking plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.
